Sleeping garment



Dec. 17, 1929. P. A. LUCKETT SLEEPING GARMENT Filed April 24, 1929 Patented Dec. 17, 1929 PATENT OFFICE PHILIP A. LUCKETT, OF NORWALK, CONNECTICUT SLEEPING GARMENT Application filed April 24, 1929. Serial No. 357,764.

This invention is an improvement in sleepmg garments, and more particularly 1n the neck construction of such garments.

In sleeping garments, and particularly in 5 pajamas, it is desirable that the neck openmg be provided with a collar, since the provision of the collar adds greatly to the appearance of the garment.

Collars of the usual construction extend- 1 ing entirely about the neck opening provide an additional thickness at the back, of two or more plies of material. This excess thickness is undesirable in a sleeping garment, and through friction between the collar and the '15 pillow, there is a tendency of the back part of the collar to push up.

Such pushing up tends to rumple and wrinkle the entire collar and to displace and distort the front part thereof. The pushing up makes additional thickness at the back,

which tends to discomfort through the excess material, and because of the extension of the collar onto surfaces of the body where the pressure is uncomfortable.

In addition, the provision of a collar extending entirely about the neck opening, requires considerable material and because of the length of the blank required, scraps are not available for use in the construction of v the collar.

Collars of this type materially increase the cost of the garment, because of the additional labor for making, and the extent of material needed.

One of the primary objects of the present invention is the provision of a garment of the character in question, wherein the neat and dressy effect of a collar is obtained, without any additional thickness of material at g the back of the garment.

Another object is to provide such an effect wherein the possibility of rumpling of,the collar part through movement of the sleeper on the pillow is eliminated, so far as, concerns the back of the garment. I

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists in the construction and novel combination of parts fully described hereinafter, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and pointed out in'the claims appended hereto, it being understood that varione changes in the form, proportion, size and minor details of construction within the scope of the claims, may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention. J 1

' In the drawings forming a part hereof Fig. 1 is a perspective View of a garment constructed in accordance with the invention, looking from the front.

Fig. 2 is a similar view looking from the a rear.

Fig. 3 is a plan View looking down-upon the neck opening of the garment.

Fig. 4 is a section on the lined- 4 of Fig. 3. In the present embodiment of the invention, the improvement is shown in connection with the coat part 1, of a pajama type of sleeping garment, but aswill be apparent from the description, it is equally suitable for the night shirt type. The garment part itself 76 1s of usual construction, closed at the front as shown, the superimposed flaps being con 'nected by buttons 2 on one flap, engaging button-holes 3 on the other.

The garment has the usual neck openin 7'5 4, and shoulder seams 5, which are forme by lapping the materials on the shoulder line, as shown, and securing them together. The improved collar consists of two similar portions 6, which are of any suitable shape and 9 size, and which are connected to the neck opening in front of the shoulder seams, one upon each side, as shown. The rear ends of these portions '6 are inserted between the front and rear portions of the garment at the shoulder seam. That is, the rear ends are between the upper and lower laps of the seam.

The collar portions 6 are provided with the usual button tabs 7, for engaging the topmost button 2 of the underflap at the front of the shirt, and from the front the garment is the same as the ordinary collared t pe of pajama coat. However, at the rear 0 the garment there is no additional thickness of material 53 symmetrically substantially the full width of the material, and there is a substantial waste. In the present construction the collar portion 6 may be cut from scraps, which might otherwise be unusable in the construction of the garment. There is also a saving in labor, less labor being required to construct and attach the collar portions than to construct and attach a full length collar. 1 The insertion of the rear ends of the collar portions between the folds of the shoulder seams provides for a neat smooth effect. The improved garment is as comfortable in use as a collarless arment, and in addition, has the attractive ressy appearance of the collar type of garment.

A very important feature of the improved garment is the ease of laundering, and the little labor required for the same. The proper seating of a collar of the usual style, requires an experienced operator. Usually after launderin the garment is distorted to make the co lar presentable. With the present construction, however, the collar is set permanently and it is impossible to distort it.

With the usual collar, it must first be ironed fiat, then folded, buttoned, ironed again, and formed into an almost triangular shape. In most cases, this compels the ironer to force part of the shoulder seams away from the collar band, in order to make the collar lie flat.

In the present construction, the presser throws back the collar, irons the front up and around the neck hole, and turns the collar down. It falls naturally into position, and it is only necessary to pass the iron over it to complete the operation. This lessens the cost of pressing 20 to 25%.

While the improved construction is shown in connection with a sleeping garment, it is apparent that it is equally applicable to shirts of the sport type, for men, women and children, because of the great advantages which the construction afl'ords in laundering, both in the preparation of the shirt for retailing, and in laundering after wear.

- What is claimed as new is 1. A washable garment of the class described comprising a back and a front, and having a neck opening and sleeve openings, and shoulder seams connecting the back with the front between the neck and sleeve openings, the front having an opening extending from the neck opening to provide closing flaps, and collar members at the front only of the garment, said members being similarly shaped and each secured to the front at one side of the collar openin and terminating at its rear end at the s oulder seam and arranged with respect to each other.

2. A washable garment of the class described comprising a back and a front and having a neck opening and sleeve openings,

p and shoulder seams connecting the back with the front between the neck and sleeve open- 

